Identifying KOLs is one of the most important roles of the MSL. When done right it leads to the development of relationships that benefit...

The MSL hiring process is usually broken down into three different stages. Stage 1: Phone interview with some from the HR department or t...

What is a medical science liaison (MSL)? Being able to define the MSL role is critical for a successful interview. When you get asked th...

Like everything in life, transitioning to an MSL role is easy…..once you know how to! I want to share six of the frequently asked questio...

A coaching client recently asked the question “What is the role of the MSL in investigator initiated studies?” If you read any job descri...

Many job descriptions for MSLs describe the need for applicants to be able to organise advisory boards – based on my experience organisin...

I was once told "you're not really doing a PhD unless you try and quit at least once", so here is the story of why I wanted to quit and w...

An MSL is a scientific expert that has the ability to interpret and present complex data. If you’ve done a basic science PhD you will be ...

You are feeling confident about your therapeutic area and product knowledge. You know the clinical trial data inside and out. You’ve just...

So what does a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) actually do all day? You may have read that an MSL interacts with KOLs, works closely with o...

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) develop relationships with external stakeholders (KOLs) but also build relationships with internal stakeh...

What is stakeholder mapping? Stakeholder mapping is the act of identifying who is influential in a therapeutic area and “mapping” these k...

Many MSLs and medical managers work in several different therapeutic areas throughout their careers. Although being an expert in one subj...

The clinical paper presentation is usually the 2nd round interview for MSL jobs, therefore doing it well is the only thing that stands be...

This very second a hiring manager, a recruiter or someone from HR at a pharmaceutical company could be reviewing your Linkedin profile an...

Congratulations, you’ve passed the human resources screening call and landed a first round MSL interview. Preparation is key to guarantee...

In order to get an MSL job, you must first secure an interview by highlighting on your CV that you have the necessary skills to become an...

The word “insight” is frequently thrown around in the MSL community, but what exactly is an insight? In this article, I’m going to explai...

In order to successfully get an MSL position, you need to first have a clear understanding of the key components of the MSL role. An MSL ...